This podcast is based out of The Salvation Army Kroc Center in Augusta, GA. Hosted by Major Jonathan Raymer, CrossTalk at the Kroc is a weekly talk show where we focus on practical Christianity. CrossTalk is posted on Wednesdays at 6 AM on all podcast platforms, and at 6 PM in video format on Facebook, YouTube, and Twitch. We also posts our sermons that are preached at the Salvation Army Augusta Kroc Center every Sunday. If you are local to the Augusta, GA area feel free to join us in person for Worship on Sunday morning and Bible Study on Thursday. https://linktr.ee/crosstalkatthekroc
In this episode of CrossTalk, Jonathan Raymer sits down withAaron Sturdivant to explore the mission and ministry of Salvation Army Service Centers. More than simply meeting physical needs, Service Centers are places where the love of Christ becomes tangible through food assistance, utility andrent s…
Long before a Salvation Army officer is commissioned and sent into ministry, there is a season of preparation. In this episode of CrossTalk at the Kroc, Major Jonathan Raymer sits down with Major Israel Roseno, Vice Principal of the Evangeline Booth College, to explore how The Salvation Army prepare…
Sorrow is one of life's greatest realities—but for the follower of Christ, it is never the end of the story.
In this episode of CrossTalk at the Kroc, Major Jonathan Raymer welcomes Major Todd Mason for a thoughtful conversation through John 16:16–33, where Jesus prepares His disciples for the grief…
What does it mean to truly abide in Christ?
In this episode of CrossTalk at the Kroc, Major Jonathan Raymer is joined by Jeff Jarrett for a rich and practical conversation through John 15:1–7, where Jesus declares, “I am the true vine.” Together, they explore one of the most powerful images Jesus gi…
What does it look like for the Church to become a place ofrefuge?
In this episode of CrossTalk, we sit down with Sandra toexplore how The Salvation Army is serving refugees and displaced people aroundthe world—not just through programs and resources, but through radicalhospitality, compassion, and r…
In this episode of CrossTalk at the Kroc, Jonathan Raymer isjoined by Gloria Diavangama, Territorial Student Ministries Coordinator, to discuss the importance of teen ministry in today’s world. They explore why the teenage years are such a critical and formative season for identity, belonging, and f…
In this episode of Crosstalk at the Kroc, Jonathan is joinedby Josh and Jordan to explore the powerful opening of Gospel of John chapter 17—often referred to as Jesus’ High Priestly Prayer. As the conversation unfolds, they dive into what it truly means for Christ to be “glorified,” revealing how Go…
In this episode of CrossTalk at the Kroc, Jonathan Raymer sits down with Jamie Whiten to pull back the curtain on one of the Salvation Army’s most overlooked ministries: the Family Stores. They unpack why thrift stores aren’t just about finding a deal—they’re a full-circle mission that turns communi…
In this episode of CrossTalk, Jonathan is joined by Matt Hedgren to unpack Jesus’ powerful words in John 15:18-27 and what it truly means to live set apart in a world that often pushes against faith.
Together, they explore the tension of being in the world but not of it, the reality of persecution, …
In this episode of CrossTalk at the Kroc, JonathanRaymer sits down with Caleb Louden from The Salvation Army’s National Publications Department to explore the powerful ministry behind publications like The War Cry, Peer Magazine, Crest Books, and Word & Deed. From reaching hundreds of correctional f…
In this episode of Crosstalk at the Kroc, Jonathansits down with returning guest Jackie to dive into John 16 and unpack Jesus’ words during the Last Supper. Together, they explore the sobering reality that following Christ isn’t always easy—highlighting themes of persecution, spiritual maturity, and…
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